Safety & Security
Patient
Safety
Your personal safety is our priority at The Good Samaritan
Hospital. One of the most important ways you can help us is by talking. Talk to
your doctor, nurse, and other health care workers. Tell them important things
about your health. Ask questions. Make decisions about your health by talking
with your health care team at The Good Samaritan Hospital.
Click
Here for a brochure entitled "Speak Up - Help Prevent Errors in Your
Care".
Security
The
Security Department is available 24 hours a day and provides protection for all
patients, visitors, employees, and property. Security staff will provide escorts
to vehicles upon request.
Personal
Electronic/Electric Belongings
All electrical devices including radios,
electric razors, blow dryers, and curling irons must be checked by the
hospital's Biomedical Department before use. Please notify the nursing staff so
that the necessary arrangements can be made. This is done to insure the safety
and well being of everyone in the hospital. Use of fans, portable heaters, and
extension cords are prohibited. The Hospital reserves the right to request that
the patient's family remove any electrical device deemed unsafe by design,
condition, or regulatory code requirements. Cell phones and devices that use the
cell phone network may not be turned on or used in patient care areas. Cell
phones and laptop computers are permitted in non-patient care areas.
Fire Drills
In
accordance with state regulations, fire drills are routinely held within the
Hospital. When the announcement "Code Red Drill" is made, you and your visitors
are requested to remain inside your room until "All Clear for the Fire Drill" is
announced. This training exercise is done for your protection and safety. In the
event of an actual fire, please remain in your room and follow instructions
provided to you by hospital staff.